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NSF awards UCSD team $39M to improve integration of distributed energy resources into grid; EV batteries also

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To provide 50%—or more—of power from clean energy sources, power grids will have to be able to leverage distributed energy sources, and reliably manage dynamic changes, while minimizing impact on customer quality of service. We will be replicating the entire California power grid on one campus.

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CalSEED awards $4.2M to early-stage clean energy innovations

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The California Sustainable Energy Entrepreneur Development (CalSEED) program announced that the fourth cohort of innovative clean energy concepts has been approved by the California Energy Commission (CEC); 28 companies out of 212 were selected to receive grants of $150,000 each.

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BMW i home energy storage system integrates 2nd-life i3 vehicle batteries

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BMW i 360ยบ Electric encompasses products for home and public charging, assistance services, and flexible mobility. The study has two parts: a managed charge pilot program involving BMW i3 owners and a Battery 2nd Life energy storage system. ChargeForward.